for the past 24 yrs i have proudly serverd the people of Boone County Missouri I have seen the good in people and i have seen the worst that can happen I have lost brothers and one sisters in the dept. this has been one hell of a ride and i would not change any thing so far. On Sept. 11 I wept at the loss, but i didnt stray for what we stand for the strenght of our counrty. I have watched as the times have changed and how each day brings new things to over come,and yet no matter what happens i some how find the way to meet it head on.as firefighters we must stand strong and stand together as one no matter what dept. you belong to weather is a vol. or paid dept. for after all we all doing the same job.